minor
Translation
lesser, unimportant, underage person, in a minor key
Examples
It's only a minor problem.
It's only a minor problem.
It is illegal to sell alcohol to minors.
It is illegal to sell alcohol to minors.
The symphony is in D minor.
The symphony is in D minor.
Grammar Patterns
a minor ((noun)) a small or unimportant (noun) It was a minor detail.
a minor an underage person Selling cigarettes to a minor is illegal.
Similar Words
Synonyms: small, slight, unimportant; Antonyms: major, significant
Etymology
From Latin 'minor' (smaller, less), the comparative form of 'parvus' (small).
Memory Tips
Connects to 'minus'. A minor issue is less important. A minor (person) is 'less' than the legal age.